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This week’s “Friday Football Footnotes” takes a look at Nate Washington’s not-so-split loyalties, the Baltimore quarterback situation, the second dawn of the XFL, and another potential move for “Coach Wiz.”

Well, duh!

This had to be a no-brainer, right?

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Nate Washington had a bit of a scheduling conflict. This weekend marks both the Steelers’ 10-year anniversary celebration of the Super Bowl XLIII trophy and Tennessee Titans alumni weekend .

Washington played for both teams. Guess which event he will be attending.

Yes, Washington’s absence was noted by some in the Titans fan base. But Washington tried to explain his decision on Twitter.

Shout out to all my #Titans family! But I’ll be in Pittsburgh this weekend celebrating 10 years since our super bowl! I love all you guys and I’m sure I’ll see you next year in Nashville!!! #TitanUp#Alwayshttps://t.co/59DtlXoX6N

That said, Washington played 96 games with Titans and just 49 in Pittsburgh. He also had 203 more catches, 2,886 more yards, and 16 more touchdowns with the Titans than he did here.

But a ring is a ring.

Off to Tech?

Speaking of that Steelers win over Arizona, the guy who was on the other sideline as head coach that day may have a college job interview.

Ken Whisenhunt is rumored to be a target of Georgia Tech to take over for Paul Johnson. ESPN reports he’ll have an interview this weekend before the Chargers game at Heinz Field.

Whisenhunt is a Yellow Jacket alum. He is a former offensive coordinator here in Pittsburgh. He currently has that title with the Chargers. And he served as head coach for the Cardinals and the Titans.

His last college stop was at Vanderbilt in 1995-’96 where he was a special teams and tight ends coach.

Reporter to #49ers CB Richard Sherman: You’ve seen through the years what Russell (Wilson) is capable of. Sherman: "Yeah, I’ve also seen him throw 5 picks in a game so you see what he’s capable of on both sides of it. You understand that he can be defended."

This will be Sherman’s first time back in Seattle since becoming a member of the 49ers. The teams play again in San Francisco in two weeks.

No Joe?

Steelers fans keeping an eye on the Ravens should expect more Lamar Jackson at quarterback. It doesn’t look like Joe Flacco will be ready to play. So, he’ll sit again as Jackson gets a third-straight start.

Flacco was definitely limited. Still don't see him as likely option for Sunday, but he could certainly factor in next week's decision depending on what Ravens do Sunday against Falcons and how Jackson plays.

Meanwhile, the Alliance of American Football has its cities set. They are Memphis, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Birmingham, Atlanta, Orlando, and San Diego.

Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Tim at [email protected] or via Twitter @TimBenzPGH. All tweets could be reposted. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise.

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